Graduated from Hiyoshigaoka High School, Kyoto, in sculpture.Began study under Masters Horin Matsuhisa and Sorin Matsuhisa.

1965

Began career. Devoted himself to sculpture of Buddhist statues under the guidance of father, Sohei Eri.

1983

Exhibition, "Three members of the Eri Family" Shima Gallery, Minami Aoyama, Tokyo.Exhibition and demonstration, Japanese Cultural Festival, Geneva, Switzerland.
Featured in a special TV program "Wonderful Partners"

1988-

Taught; "Traditional Arts and Crafts of Kyoto" at Seika University.

1989

Made a statement to go back to the origin in making in sculptures,to use cypress as a material, lacquer for base, crystal for eyes.Received title as Master sculptor of Buddhist statues from Sanzen'in

Participated in the demonstration and symposium of the exhibition, Japan Society, New York, U.S.A.Joint exhibition with Sayoko Eri at Wako Gallery, Ginza, Tokyo.

1998

Demonstrated at the Cleveland Museum of Arts, U.S.A

1999

Joint exhibition with Sayoko Eri at Brighton Hotel, Kyoto.

2001

Visiting Professor at Ryukoku University. Received title as Master sculptor of Buddhist statues from Ryukotokuji.November 5`13 Exhibition, "Kokei and Sayoko Eri: Buddhist Statues and Kirikane`from the origin to the future`" Wako Gallery, Ginza, Tokyo.November21`27 Exhibition, "Kokei and Sayoko Eri: Buddhist Statues and Kirikane `from the origin to the future`" Takashimaya, Kyoto
Received title as Master sculptor of Buddhist statues from Ryukotoku-ji.